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jobs to help the family avoid sinking deep
into debt. Hoseok recalls her physical
distance, her presence, his mother’s
voice clear through the phone. It was
the memory of these sacrifices,
devotion, and strength which allowed
him to become the person he is now.
With his mother’s support, Hoseok
began dancing in the underground
scene in Gwangju, eventually joining
the crew Neuron. Showing a lot of
promise with his ability to perform
popping and boogaloos, a style of
dance showcasing fluid movements.
Dancing and performing were a large
part of Hoseok’s life as he found a
way to mix his academic studies with
dance practice. He recalls, “In middle
school while I studied, I also did my
best learning how to dance. I received
various awards with my performances
and I remember that was also pretty
famous between my friends.” He was
so good he won a national dance
competition in South Korea in 2008.
Before finishing high school, Hoseok
began the process of becoming a
K-pop Idol. He auditioned for JYP,
another music company in South
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